Ma Devi Saraswati: Affectionately known as the “Mother” of the ashram, Ma Devi has been instrumental in creating the Shiva Ashram and directs programmes of courses, events and the management of daily operations.

Ma Devi worked with Swamiji in developing and refining the Shiva Process and is a key teacher in training other teachers as well as working with individuals in private counselling. Her Learn to Meditate classes are known for her insight and application of techniques to nourishing relationships. She also developed the hatha yoga programme of courses and teacher’s training.

Ma Devi is the former president of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia (YTAA), and has given talks on various topics including Women Saints (on the great woman saint AkkaMahadevi) and Spiritual Lovers (on Krishna and the Gopis) at the National Gallery of Victoria.